Staff Profiles: Dr. Tracey Wire

Staff Profile: Dr. Tracey WireSenior Lecturer in Primary Education

Dr. Tracey Wire

Senior Lecturer in Primary Education

Teacher Education

I work in Initial Teacher Education in the primary sector and teach across undergraduate and postgraduate courses, focusing on English, History and PSHE. I also supervise students studying for a Masters level qualifications.

Biography

Since qualifying in 1996, I have worked in a range of educational settings, supported trainee teachers and newly-qualified teachers in schools and acted as a Masters in Teaching and Learning coach. I have a strong commitment to life-long learning and a passion for ensuring that children receive the best schooling possible from teachers trained to the highest standards.

Qualifications

Award

Title

Institution

Date

BA (Hons)

Social Sciences

Bristol Polytechnic

1988

PGCE

Secondary Education

The Institute of Education, University of London

1996

MA

American History

Sheffield University

1998

PhD

Robert Kennedy and the Black Freedom Struggle

Sheffield University

2004

Awards

Felllow of the Higher Education Academy

Membership of professional bodies

The Historical Association

The Higher Education Academy

BERA

Teaching and research

Teaching

Across undergraduate and postgraduate courses, I contribute to students development of subject knowledge and pedagogical understanding in primary education in English, History and PSHE.

Level

Undergraduate, Postgraduate

Research

My research focuses on sex and relationship education and the gender identity of young children.